'Tis the season for giving

John Fox with Victory Mortgage in Flower Mound (pictured right) last week presented a check for $5,000 to Union Gospel Missions, a charity that assists the homeless in Dallas, at a monthly fundraiser lunch at Bari’s Italian Restaurant.

Fox also donated 40 backpacks filled with school supplies to underprivileged students in the Argyle School District.

About a year ago, Fox began hosting a fundraiser luncheon on the second Tuesday of each month at Bari’s on Long Prairie Rd. in Flower Mound to raise money for local homeless shelters.

A portion of the proceeds from the lunches are given to the charities, said Fox. He also raised money by holding quarterly raffles for an iPad 3 donated by Victory Mortgage.

In addition to the “lunch money”, Fox said that Victory Mortgage donates $20 per file from the profits generated on each mortgage transaction.

At the monthly luncheon, Fox said door prizes are donated by local businesses such as Shellman’s Fine Wine & Spirits and Nothing Bundt Cakes.

For more information on how you can help Fox with his fundraising efforts, call 214-293-4242.